Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 23% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal)
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| Food | + 16% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 16% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Dubai | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 47 (€12) | €12 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 33 (€9) | €8 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (€3.95) | €3.79 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.63) | €1.13 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (€3.99) | €3.02 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.92 (€1.28) | €2.35 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 30 (€8) | €5.53 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€1.97) | €2.13 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.72 (€0.96) | €1.59 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (€2.70) | €1.04 | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 68 (€18) | €7 | + 150% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€2.19) | €2.02 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.41 (€1.14) | €0.84 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 26% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Dubai | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,389 (€2,174) | €1,720 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,987 (€1,292) | €1,155 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 835 (€216) | €194 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,419 (€1,404) | €1,146 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,583 (€928) | €807 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 646 (€167) | €135 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 296 (€77) | €36 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 789 (€204) | €447 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 341 (€88) | €152 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 40 (€10) | €9 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (€10) | €14 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 232 (€60) | €87 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (€53) | €43 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 323 (€84) | €83 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 392 (€102) | €90 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 26% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 115,441 (€29,919) | €27,703 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.95 (€0.77) | €1.85 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 277 (€72) | €40 | + 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 50 (€13) | €15 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 11% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (€5.68) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (€10) | €8 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 241 (€62) | €87 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (€5.54) | €4.12 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (€4.05) | €4.59 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€5.15) | €5.66 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (€3.28) | €3.11 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (€3.99) | €2.16 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 40 (€10) | €21 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 39% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Dubai | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 174 (€45) | €39 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 97 (€25) | €16 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 234 (€61) | €44 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 414 (€107) | €61 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 95 (€25) | €9 | + 165% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (€6) | €4.02 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (€11) | €2.04 | + 429% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,081 (€539) | €581 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.40 (€0.10) | €0.19 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 276 (€72) | €39 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (€4.72) | €5.24 | - 10% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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